Today's Brass Ring Daily
Oh, hi friends!
It’s easy to feel like you’re not doing enough. That the days are ticking by. That you’re falling behind some invisible barometer of success.
But what happens if you swap “only” with “already”?
I only practiced my lines once this week.
I already practiced my lines once this week.
I only walked for 15 minutes this morning.
I already walked for 15 minutes this morning.
I only heard from one friend today.
I already heard from one friend today.
Suddenly, you’re not behind. You’re not focused on the lack. You see everything that you have.
And you’re already on your way.
Screenwriter Liz Hannah (who wrote The Post) often answers questions on Twitter — this response is a gem. “I did the thing that scared me the most”!
Really love this new music video for Pharrell’s song “Entrepreneur.” Inspiring, moving, worth your time. Watch the video and read the lyrics. (h/t Nikki Carter’s excellent Will & Way jobs newsletter for WOC)
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Thanks, as always, for reading.
Love, Kara